The Portland Trail Blazers have emerged as a powerful suitor for Utah Jazz ahead Jarred Vanderbilt, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Charania additional famous that the Blazers are “among a few teams showing interest in Vanderbilt, who appears increasingly likely to be dealt with ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline.”

Vanderbilt, who was acquired by the Jazz in a blockbuster package deal that despatched Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves, is having fun with a powerful yr along with his new membership, tallying 8.5 factors, 7.8 rebounds, and a pair of.7 assists whereas draining 56.0 % of his subject objectives per 51 video games.

But with the All-Star emergence of Lauri Markkanen, it’s doubtless that he’ll simply choose a help function behind him on the energy ahead spot. 

Portland, identified for its need to hunt a prolonged wing, has a logical intent for Vanderbilt given its defensive repute and potential.